Lavender Blue

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2021

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“Truth or Dare” by Lavender Blue

Truth or Dare Truth or Dare should be a children's game, like hopscotch or tag. It has no business in Daria Fordam's house. Daria is in eighth grade like the rest of us and we are all too mature to play this game. Lindsay is up and the group calls out “Truth or Dare” and she giggles like a baby being bounced on someone's knee.  “Dare.”she laughs and we can barely hear her voice for the lau...

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“Sweet Dreams” by Lavender Blue

SWEET DREAMS It was windy, that lovely summer day, when I first met her. She was dressed in a colorful cotton sundress and wore light blue sandals on her feet. Her hair was held back by a greenish ruffled scrungie and small pieces of it had escaped to blow gently in her face with every warmish breeze. A small backpack was on her back and around her waist was tied a silky...

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“Take It As It Comes” by Lavender Blue

TAKE IT AS IT COMES I've always loved the rain. It was in a sudden shower that I first met Lance. He offered me half of his umbrella and we laughed as we ran through the rain. I've always loved the moon. It was by the light of the moon that Lance proposed and presented me with a beautiful solitaire diamond to wear on my left hand and proudly flash to the entire world. I've always...

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“Amazing Grace” by Lavender Blue

AMAZING GRACEShe is floating up to the ceiling and back. Floating on air it seems. She reaches out to touch the wall and finds it missing. Her heart beats faster and faster as she slowly awakens.A dream, she thinks, for nothing like that has ever happened to her in any world but that of sleep. She tries to reach for the real wall but finds herself constrained. Her fingers miss it by about three inches. Maybe it's not really there she thinks. Then I will be free. The ...

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“Future Perfect” by Lavender Blue

FUTURE PERFECTCammie knew things. She knew things that others didn't know and she knew them before they happened. Cammie had what some would call “a gift” and others might label “a curse”. She was able to relate all sorts of events prior to when they happened, and that astounded some people and frightened others. She was first aware of it in sixth grade.************************Camilla, will you read the second paragraph on page 137 please?” Cammie hated being ...

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“Perhaps the Moon” by Lavender Blue

PERHAPS THE MOON The moonlight illuminates the garden and the rose bushes cast sketchy shadows on the nearby earth. It is impossible not to see that the rows and rows of flowers have had their ample share of attention recently. All to impress him, whatever he may look like. She stands at the window, looking out, but she might as well try to count the stars as to imagine the count...

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“Transparent Conflict - part 1” by Lavender Blue

TRANSPARENT CONFLICT – part one It was like nothing she had ever experienced before. Huge rocks crashing into cars, buildings, buses, traffic lights, all while she watched helplessly from the office window. When the initial shock wore off she backed away from the huge glass structure and ran into the hall where she observed people running without a destination, huddled in corners...

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“Two Moons” by Lavender Blue

TWO MOONS The girl awoke, from what she wasn't certain, it surely was not a natural sleep, but nonetheless she awoke - face down in a drainage ditch. Her hair was caked with mud and twigs and she could feel a soreness at the back of her head. She was wearing a New York Yankees tee shirt and jeans, and her feet were adorned with a pair of mud colored socks. She sat up slowly and felt the b...

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“Uncle Theodore” by Lavender Blue

UNCLE THEODORE Uncle Theodore is coming to live with us. I've never met him before and now he's going to live with us. Every day. All day. And all night. I've got to share my room with my brother now. He's 9 and I'm 13 and it sucks. All my friends have their own rooms but not me. I have to share with Willy the Whiner. All he does is whine and complain about everything. And he doe...

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“Decisions, Decisions” by Lavender Blue

HUDSON'S SWEET SHOP - NYC “Hurry up and choose a flavor or we'll miss our bus”. The mother gently prodded her son. He shuffled from foot to foot, anxious and impatient with himself for holding them up. “I have it narrowed down to green apple, strawberry banana, or coconut delight.” He said, looking up at his mother. “Which would you choose?” he asked. “I'd take the ...

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“Boy Trouble” by Lavender Blue

(This story is written for young adult or middle grade readers) “I should have such a problem!” Elaine fluffs the pillow behind her back and settles comfortably into its softness. “If only...” She looks over at Jess and sighs. It's a deep sigh, one of longing and desire. “You are so lucky, Jess. So why aren't you smiling? Or swooning? Or something!!” This last word is said with such intensity that the res...

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“This Part of Forever” by Lavender Blue

This Part of ForeverRain like tear drops falls on the sidewalkSplashes in the existing puddlesSprinkles on the dirt to make new onesYou always liked the rainIt seems so appropriate that it would rain On your anniversaryIt's been two years nowBy the calendarBy my heart it's been just yesterdayOr a million yearsI can't decide whichPerhaps I'll never really knowOr it will never really matterTo anyone but me<...

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“The Light Saber” by Lavender Blue

The Light Saber Little Katie. Only four years old. But in some ways mature beyond her years. Having a good time playing on the swing set in the backyard. Up and back, up and back, swinging to her heart's content. Imagining she is Princess Leia riding in the Millennium Falcon with Han and Chewy at the controls. She loves Star Wars although her parents hes...

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“Truth or Dare” by Lavender Blue

Truth or Dare Truth or Dare should be a children's game, like hopscotch or tag. It has no business in Daria Fordam's house. Daria is in eighth grade like the rest of us and we are all too mature to play this game. Lindsay is up and the group calls out “Truth or Dare” and she giggles like a baby being bounced on someone's knee.  “Dare.”she laughs and we can barely hear her voice for the lau...

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“My True Love” by Lavender Blue

My True Love Have you heard of Jessalyn? She used to live on Mainard Street? She was once my true love you know. Her tale is quite sad. Can I tell you about her now? That is if you have the time? Oh, I see. You have a commitment to keep. I do understand. Perhaps we can speak of her later when you are free. She used to come here, to this little outdoor cafe, often. Sometimes we came together. But ...

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Author bio

I've taught school all my life and written on the side. Now that I'm retired I can devote so much more time to my writing. Stumbling upon Reedsy is a great find for me. I look forward to reading what others have written and what they have to say about my stories. Please comment, good or bad, as it will be a great help to me as a writer. Thank you and happy writing!!!